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Mountain Altai Tourism Guide
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- General Information
- Mountain Altai is located in Central Asia, bordering China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan
- Region is known as "Golden mountains" in Turkic languages
- Capital is Gorno-Altaysk, with Barnaul as main transport hub
- Region is clean with no industrial enterprises or railways
- Natural Attractions
- UNESCO World Heritage site with 7000 lakes and diverse landscapes
- Katun river flows 688 kilometers, changing color throughout year
- Teletskoye lake is largest in region, with clear water year-round
- Ukok plateau contains ancient petroglyphs and 2500-year-old mummy
- Katu-Yaryk mountain pass offers spectacular 3.9 km serpentine climb
- Activities and Access
- Chuysky tract is 968 km long, considered most beautiful Siberian road
- Katunsky reserve requires advance permits and passes
- Tourist infrastructure well developed, prices balanced in Siberia
- Best accessed by car from Biysk, Barnaul or Gorno-Altaysk
- Belukha mountain climb requires two days, costs about 30,000 rubles
- Practical Information
- About two million visitors annually in Gorny Altai
- Most attractions require advance passport checks
- Camping and hotels available in Biysk, Barnaul and Gorno-Altaysk
- Some attractions require special equipment and training